Consider the species Cl₂⁺, Cl₂, and Cl₂^-. Which of these species will be paramagnetic A) Only Cl₂ B) Cl₂⁺ and Cl₂ C) Cl₂ and Cl₂^- D) Cl₂⁺ and Cl₂^- E) all three are paramagnetic

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To determine if a species is paramagnetic, we need to examine the number of unpaired electrons. In Cl₂, all electrons are paired, so it is diamagnetic. Cl₂⁺ has one unpaired electron in the singly occupied p orbital of the sulfur atom, making it paramagnetic. Cl₂^- also has one partially filled p orbital in the sulfur atom, resulting in paramagnetism. Thus, D is the correct choice.

Consider the Species Cl2+, Cl2, and Cl2-

Consider the Species Cl₂⁺, Cl₂, and Cl₂^-